The multi-talented cast includes Bryshere Y. With director Chris Robinson (ATL) and executive producer, Jesse Collins at the helm and with the rare blessing and backing of real-life New Edition members who served as consultants and co-producers on the film, “The New Edition Story” just might hit the nail right on the head. BET‘s “The New Edition Story” follows the legendary R&B group from their 1978 humble beginnings in the Orchard Park Boston Projects through breakups, reunions and everything in between. The iconic musical group that shattered records and broke down doors is finally getting a biopic that has been nearly thirty years in the making. If you missed it, below read our interview with the director and cast of the miniseries immediately below. BET was the #1 most social network on TV Thursday, January 26, for the third night in a row.Īdditionally, the network announced today encore dates for “The New Edition Story” are confirmed as follows: On Twitter, BET and “The New Edition Story” drove some of the top 20 trending topics of each night including #Betamax, #BobbyBrown, #CandyGirl, #MikeBivins, and #LukeJames.
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The series continued to dominate the social-sphere. Keep in mind that this doesn't include DVR playbacks, which should only boost viewership figures.
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Simulcast on sister network Centric, the 2-hour premiere drew 4.4 million viewers total, between both networks although the larger of that figure watched the premiere on BET - or about 4.2 million.
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The first night kicked off with record-smashing ratings with the series being the highest rated for BET in 5 years. BET Networks’ “The New Edition Story” was an unquestionable success for the network during its 3-night run, telling the never-told-before story that follows New Edition, the group that laid the foundation for how modern-day boy bands look, feel and sound, from their humble beginnings as kids in Boston, to global mega stardom.